Artificial intelligence is becoming part of the academic publishing journey, whether authors actively seek it out or not. For researchers preparing a thesis or dissertation for book publication, the key question is no longer whether AI can be used, but how to use it responsibly.
Across academic publishers, including Omniscriptum, the position is consistent: AI should assist authors with preparation and presentation, while the research itself remains entirely human.
How to use AI smart during your thesis book preparation?
Transforming a thesis into a publishable book is a demanding process. AI can be helpful when applied to tasks that are practical rather than scholarly.
You can use AI-assisted language tools to help improve clarity, grammar, and flow, particularly when writing your thesis in a second language. This allows arguments to be judged on their academic merit instead of being overshadowed by language issues.
AI can also support refining chapter structure, identifying repetition, or highlighting missing sections required by publishers. These tools act as a second pair of eyes, not as a substitute for academic judgement.
Some publishers accept AI for administrative support as well, including formatting checks, metadata preparation, and submission-related tasks. When used carefully and reviewed by the author, this can save time without compromising integrity.
Where authors need to draw clear boundaries?
AI should never take ownership of academic content.
What AI must NOT DO:
- generate original research arguments;
- rewrite core chapters;
- fabricate references;
- or alter data.
Authorship, interpretation, and scholarly contribution must always remain human.
As Ieva Konstantinova, CEO of Omniscriptum, has emphasised, AI’s role is not to interfere with research but to remove avoidable obstacles around it. Used responsibly, AI allows research to be evaluated for what it contributes intellectually, not how efficiently it navigates administrative processes.
Final editorial decisions, peer review, and publication outcomes must always be handled by people, not automated systems.
What responsible AI use looks like in practice
Responsible use of AI in academic publishing rests on 3 principles.
- Accountability
Authors remain fully responsible for everything submitted, including AI-assisted elements.
- Transparency
If AI tools are used, their role should be disclosed clearly and honestly.
- Data protection
Unpublished research, confidential material, and sensitive data should never be uploaded to public AI tools.
When these principles are respected, AI becomes a support mechanism rather than a risk.
Practical takeaway for thesis authors
AI is not a shortcut to publication. It is a tool for reducing friction.
Used thoughtfully, it helps authors focus less on formatting, repetition, and administrative detail, and more on refining their research for publication. Used carelessly, it undermines trust and credibility.
Publishers that integrate AI responsibly are not lowering academic standards. They are simplifying the path to publication while keeping scholarship firmly human at its core.
